Private guides in Venice, the city that rewards local knowledge more than almost anywhere. A licensed guide can walk you into the basilica and the palace with timed entries already handled, then lose the crowds in Cannaregio. Book well ahead for September and Carnival.
Nurture your curiosity as you delve into the artistry of Murano and Burano islands on a private boat tour, uncovering hidden treasures at every turn.
Most Popular★ 4.5“It was a great experience. The guide Alice made our experience perfect. Reading other reviews about the cost and what was expected. In our opinion the private boat with a max of 20 including a guide was an amazing price point. You have the same…”
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7,580 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $36.28by City Wonders Ltd
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Discover Venice’s hidden charm with this guided boat tour to Murano and Burano, featuring glassmaking, lace artisans, and colorful streets for an authentic experience.
★ 4.7“Serena was great. Informative, funny and entertaining. She loves her job! Both islands offer a great view of culture from the past to present.”
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5,658 reviews5 hoursFrom $35by City Wonders Ltd.
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Experience the magic of Venice with a private gondola cruise for up to 5 passengers. Discover the city's hidden gems and create unforgettable memories. Book now!
★ 3.7“the information on how and were to get you tickets was very poor and not very clear and we weren't the only ones one's the gondola ride was exelant”
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3,106 reviewsFrom $157.47by Bucintoro Viaggi
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Experience the romance of Venice with a private gondola ride along the iconic Grand Canal. Discover the city's hidden gems and indulge in a unique, unforgettable adventure.
★ 3.9“An evening Gondola ride is a must do in Venice. It was fabulous to appreciate the grandeur of the Grand Canal and then slip down the quieter canals under the stars. Our Gondalier was fabulous telling us stories and pointing out things we may have…”
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2,475 reviewsFrom $168.79by CITY TOURS CO LTD
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Experience the breathtaking beauty of the Dolomite Mountains on a semi-private day trip from Venice. Don't miss out on this unforgettable adventure!
★ 4.5“Outstanding! What a spectacular part of the country. So happy we took the day to explore the Dolomites!”
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1,470 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $223.72by Avventure Bellissime
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Discover the hidden gems of Venice on our exclusive walking tour! Explore St. Mark's Basilica and uncover the city's secrets with our expert guide. Book now!
★ 4.0“Our tour guide Donatella gave us a full tour of Venice in 2 hours! We learned so much that we wouldn’t have been able to figure out on our own even in 2 days. She even set us up with Venice a glass making tour…”
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1,063 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $242.05by Avventure Bellissime
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Explore the mesmerizing world of artisanal glassblowing on a private tour of Murano Island. Uncover the secrets of this ancient craft firsthand!
★ 5.0“The guide Syria was fantastic! She talked about life in Venice, growing up here, challenges, history and future. This is the second time we have been to Murano Glass but first time guided was so much better! We learned a great deal. All handmade glass…”
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965 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $108.23by CITY TOURS CO. LTD
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Skip the stress of crowded taxis and start your Venice adventure in style with a private arrival transfer from Marco Polo Airport. Book now and experience true luxury!
★ 4.0“Best way to travel from the airport! Once you arrive, you leave. No waiting for others to arrive. I highly recommend.”
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953 reviews30 minutes (approx.)From $301.71by Bucintoro Viaggi
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Discover Venice through a personalized private walking tour with a passionate local, uncovering hidden gems, local stories, and authentic city life.
★ 4.6“Camilla was an outstanding tour guide! She was friendly and easy to talk to. This tour was completely customizable. We asked her to show us the non-touristy side of Venice and she greatly exceeded our expectations! She told us about the history of the sights…”
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761 reviews2 - 6 hoursFrom $64by Lokafy
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Wander through Venice's enchanting canals on a private gondola ride, where timeless charm and hidden treasures await...
★ 3.6“Perfect timing, nice reception, very friendly gondolier that explained a lot about Venice and buildings we saw. Two small little bottles of Prosecco wine just made the ride perfect.”
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757 reviews20 minFrom $85by Venice Events srl
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Discover the enchanting secrets of Venice with a local guide. Explore hidden gems, indulge in authentic cuisine, and create unforgettable memories. Book your private tour now!
★ 4.6“Luis was a great guide. Just the right balance between historical and touristy. We would never have seen that much or learnt so much on our own in a limited time.”
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718 reviewsFrom $62.63by Lokafy
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Explore Venice’s top sights with this private 4-hour tour featuring skip-the-line access to Doge’s Palace and St. Mark’s Basilica, plus a scenic Grand Canal cruise.
★ 4.5“My husband and I attended this tour for a day trip to Venice from Verona. We attended the first part of the tour that was a wonderful tour of the doge's palace. Then unfortunately, the weather changed and the skies opened up and it downpoured…”
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715 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $594.96by Avventure Bellissime
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Discover the hidden secrets of Venice with a private gondola ride. Escape the crowds and experience the city's enchanting charm like never before. Book now!
★ 4.3“Great and easy process from start to Finnish. Very easy directions to get to the Gondola area. Had a great experience and gondola person was nice and answered all our questions.”
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703 reviews30 minutes - 2 hoursFrom $94by TUI Musement
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Indulge in Venice's culinary delights with our award-winning private food tour. Discover 10 mouthwatering tastings that will leave you craving for more. Click now!
★ 4.5“We have done food tours all over Europe and the US. This one was just not as up to par as any of the others. Our guide was very informative and gave us lots of history, so that was very nice. However as a food…”
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598 reviews2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $147.53by Withlocals
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Learn the mesmerizing art of glasswork from a local artisan! Unleash your creativity and create stunning masterpieces in a private lesson. Book now!
★ 5.0“We had a fantastic experience with Massimiliano. He was professional, charming, safe and extremely funny. We savored every moment from learning about the history of Murano glass to making our own glass pendants. We would highly recommend Massimiliano to anyone who’s looking for a hands-on…”
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556 reviews1.3 hoursFrom $93by CITY TOURS CO LTD
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